HMCC News

March 1, 2022

Watch: Georgian First Mate Blatantly Refuses To Refuel A Russian Ship

The first mate of a maintenance ship based in Georgia right away refused to refuel a Russian vessel in an act of solidarity with Ukraine. Viral […]

March 1, 2022

UK To Prohibit Entry Of Russia-Linked Vessels

The government of the UK has strictly asked port operators under its jurisdiction to not permit Russian ships to dock as sanctions escalate in response to […]

March 1, 2022

Ukrainian Chief Engineer Caught Trying To Sink Russian Boss’s $8 Million Luxury Yacht

An unrepentant Ukrainian sailor was accused of attempting to sink his boss’s Lady Anastasia, a 48-meter luxury yacht, as a payback for the Russian invasion of […]

March 1, 2022

Impact Of Russia-Ukraine Conflict On Port Of Rotterdam

The conflict in Ukraine has prompted the European Union and other bodies to impose a number of sanctions on Russia. At the current time (Monday, 28 […]

March 1, 2022

GTT Scores Tank Design Order For Two New LNGCs From Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries

GTT announces that it has received an order from its partner the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new LNGCs[1] […]

March 1, 2022

US Forces Participate In Indian Navy-Led Exercise Milan For First Time

U.S Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA), from Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, joined […]

March 1, 2022

Geneva Declaration On Human Rights At Sea Launched

Today marks the launch of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea, a landmark publication protecting the human rights of all people living, working, and […]

March 1, 2022

Viking Line’s New Climate-Smart Flagship To Be Supported On Sustainable Operations By Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä will provide technical management for a broad scope of solutions installed on Viking Line’s new climate-smart vessel Viking Glory under a three-year contract. The agreement […]

March 1, 2022

India: Unified Logistics Interface Platform To Provide Real Time Monitoring Of Cargo

Prime Minister Of India said Unified Logistic Interface Platform- ULIP which is being adapted by the various government departments also needed the involvement of private sector. […]

March 1, 2022

Long-Term Ocean Freight Rates On Rise Again, As Demand, Congestion And Uncertainty Squeeze Shippers: Xeneta

After a rare dip in long-term contracted ocean freight rates in December and January, container shipping costs are rising once again, with a 3.9% increase in […]

July 14, 2022

HMM Unveils Future Growth Strategy With KRW 15 Trillion Investment Plan

HMM reveals a mid-to long-term strategy to diversify its business portfolio for future growth and leap forward to be a global top-rated shipping and logistics company. […]

July 13, 2022

Real Life Incident: Anchoring Kerfuffle

A tanker arrived at a busy anchorage for bunkering and provisions. With pilot on board, they prepared to drop the port anchor at the designated anchorage. […]

July 13, 2022

Work Starts In Ancona Dry Dock on the Luxury Cruise Ship “Seven Seas Grandeur”

The keel-laying ceremony was held at the Ancona shipyard for “Seven Seas Grandeur”, the third luxury cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Regent Seven Seas […]

July 13, 2022

Captain Of Container Ship “Algeciras Express” Goes Missing Mysteriously

Spanish authorities are examining the sudden disappearance of a 50,789 DWT container ship captain. The vessel reached the Port of Algeciras late last week. The Algeciras […]

July 13, 2022

Covid-19-Hit Coral Princess Cruise Ship Docked In Sydney

Coral Princess cruise ship carrying over 100 Covid positive individuals onboard has reportedly docked in Sydney. After departing from Eden on the south coast of New […]

July 13, 2022

Dry Bulk Carriers Face Increasing Congestion At Rotterdam Due To Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Congestion for Dry Bulk Carriers at Rotterdam has soared due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Since the outbreak of war in late February, the average waiting time […]

July 13, 2022

Like-For-Like Comparisons Of Future Fuels, Key To Ship Investment Decisions

SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the beneﬁts of the LNG fuel pathway for shipping decarbonization, has released a framework for comparing the emissions […]

July 13, 2022

Key Energy Transition Hub: European Port Antwerp-Bruges Becomes Foundation Member Of H2Global

Officially merged in April 2022, Port of Antwerp-Bruges perceives itself in a key role in the production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen. Europe’s largest export […]

July 13, 2022

Olympic Contracts Up To Four Offshore Wind Vessels At Ulstein Verft

Olympic contracts two firm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) and two options at Ulstein Verft. The vessels have hybrid battery propulsion and are prepared for methanol […]